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Apple Releases iOS 26.2 Developer Beta With ‘Liquid Glass’ Slider and EU AirPods Live Translation

The beta lands as EU rules drive feature adjustments, with reports pointing to staged AI upgrades through 2026.

Overview

  • iOS 26.2 adds a new Lock Screen ‘Liquid Glass’ control to tune or disable the clock’s transparency, plus a revised Sleep Score scale that now ranges from Very Low to Very High.
  • Live Translation becomes available in the European Union for supported AirPods models after DMA‑related delays, bringing real‑time translations across multiple major languages.
  • Apple updates several apps in the beta, including Freeform with tables, Reminders with an Urgent toggle, and Podcasts with auto‑generated chapters, with a public release expected in December.
  • Code in the beta points to a not‑yet‑released AirDrop option to keep sharing with non‑contacts active for up to 30 days via a PIN exchange, extending today’s 10‑minute limit.
  • French media report Apple plans to disable automatic Wi‑Fi sync between iPhone and Apple Watch in Europe with iOS/watchOS 26.4, potentially requiring manual Wi‑Fi entry and using both location and App Store country to enforce the change.